Greenland Archaeology Cruises

from $18,000

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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Reykjavik
• Cruise through stunning landscapes
• Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
• Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

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Embark on Le Lyrial for a 14-day expedition to the fringes of Greenland's ice sheet. Explore Arctic scenery while sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.

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from $11,595

EBD $2000

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South Greenland: Exploring Glaciers, Fjords and Viking Culture

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Discover Ikersuaq fjords
• Trace Norse history
• Cruise Prins Christian Sund
• Trek through Uunartoq

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Camping

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard Ultramarine and explore glaciers, fjords, Norse ruins, hot springs, colorful villages, and dramatic Arctic coastlines. Experience hiking, Zodiac rides, wildlife viewing, and historic sites such as Hvalsey and Qassiarsuk while discovering Greenland’s culture, landscapes, and communities.

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from $10,395

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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Explore Scoresby Sund Fjords
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Village
• Observe Northern Lights Displays

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Kayaking

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Variable

Discover Iceland and East Greenland on an 11-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit. Sail from Reykjavík to Scoresby Sund, explore fjords, glaciers, and remote Inuit villages, and watch for whales, seabirds, and the Northern Lights. Combine Zodiac cruising, hiking, and sea kayaking with cultural visits and scenic coastal exploration.

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from $11,495

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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Svalbard’s icy fjords
• Visit historic Ny Alesund
• Observe polar bears safely
• Explore East Greenland fjords

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

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Local Market Visits

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, wildlife, and historic towns. Cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, and Inuit settlements, and enjoy 24-hour daylight, wildlife spotting, and expert-led presentations.

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from $28,405

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Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada

Reykjavik to St John's - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Walk Erik’s Viking farm
• Explore L’Anse aux Meadows
• Witness rare solar eclipset
• Discover Newfoundland’s fjords

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Reykjavik / St. John's

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Variable

Sail from Reykjavík to St. John’s on a 16-day Arctic expedition aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Flatey Island, Greenland’s glacier-carved fjords and Viking ruins, Canada’s remote Labrador Coast, and witness a rare total solar eclipse.

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from $12,860

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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Explore Reykjavik
• Cruise through stunning landscapes
• Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
• Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.

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from $19,195

EBD $2000

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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
• Discover Northwest Passage
• Visit Inuit communities
• Cruise iceberg fjords

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Variable

Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.

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from $18,595

EBD $2000

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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
• Discover Northwest Passage
• Visit Inuit communities
• Cruise iceberg fjords

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation

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Variable

Sail from Reykjavik on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Fly to Kangerlussuaq, cross the Davis Strait, explore Baffin Island and the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities, cruise remote fjords, and discover West Greenland highlights including Ilulissat Icefjord and Maniitsoq.

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from $13,995

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High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land

Qausuittuq - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Explore Beechey Island
• Sail Tallurutiup Imanga
• Walk Ellesmere Island
• Meet Qaanaaq residents

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Resolute / Nuuk

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Variable

Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Qausuittuq, Canada, to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Explore Beechey Island, Tallurutiup Imanga, Ellesmere Island, Qaanaaq, Disko Island, and West Greenland. Learn from Inuit communities, visit historic Arctic sites, observe wildlife, and sail through fjords, ice, and remote northern coastlines.

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from $15,679

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Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Explore Southeast Greenland fjords
• Experience Arctic Wildlife
• Kayak among Arctic towering iceberg
• Visit Paleo-Eskimo and Thule
• Explore the King Frederick VI Coast

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Variable

Explore Southeast Greenland’s remote coastline on a roundtrip journey from Reykjavík aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Kayak among icebergs, Zodiac cruise along glaciers, and hike backcountry trails to spot Arctic wildlife. Visit archaeological sites, explore fjords, and cross the Denmark Strait before returning to Reykjavík.

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from $13,995

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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Nuuk culture
• Visit Torngat Mountains
• Walk Norse settlement
• Explore Labrador coast

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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's

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Variable

Experience a 15-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq to St. John’s aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Nuuk, cross Davis Strait, explore Torngat Mountains National Park, step ashore at Hebron, meet Nunatsiavut communities, see the Labrador coast, and walk among the archaeological sites at L’Anse aux Meadows.

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from $13,595

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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Visit the capital Nuuk
• Discover the Torngats’ beauty
• Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
• Explore Viking Settlement

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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's

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Variable

Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador aboard Ocean Victory from Greenland to Newfoundland, uncovering stunning fjords, Inuit heritage, Viking history, and diverse wildlife. Expect Zodiac excursions, expert-led hikes, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions.

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from $15,679

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Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Explore Southeast Greenland fjords
• Spot whales and Arctic wildlife
• Kayak among Arctic towering iceberg
• Discover Inuit and Thule
• Explore the King Frederick VI Coast

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Variable

Explore Southeast Greenland’s remote coastline on a roundtrip journey from Reykjavík aboard the National Geographic Resolution. Kayak among icebergs, Zodiac cruise along glaciers, and hike backcountry trails to spot Arctic wildlife. Visit archaeological sites, explore fjords, and cross the Denmark Strait before returning to Reykjavík.

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from $9,995

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Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

Iqaluit, NU - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Sail through Frobisher Bay
• Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
• Cross the Davis Strait
• Spot polar bears & whales

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Iqaluit / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Journey through the Arctic on this 14-day Baffin Island and Greenland cruise from Nunavut to Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Sail through Frobisher Bay, visit Inuit communities, marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord, and explore the rugged landscapes of Baffin Island and Western Greenland. Hike tundra trails and witness breathtaking wildlife.

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from $6,000

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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cruise massive icebergs
• Spot whales and narwhals
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
• Discover Arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Akureyri

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day MV Plancius cruise from Iceland to East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. Sail from Reykjavik to Akureyri, cross the Arctic Circle, witness towering icebergs, spot whales and polar bears, hike near Thule ruins, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and explore one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.

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from $9,299

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Iceland and Greenland Adventure

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Explore Reykjavik's cityscape
• Spot whales while cruising
• Discover Viking ruins in Qaqortoq
• Spot eagles above Paamiut’s trails

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Experience a unique 11-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard World Navigator. Explore Iceland's fjords and fishing towns before venturing deep into Greenland. Visit remote Inuit communities, hike dramatic landscapes, see whales, seals, and Arctic birds, and learn Viking history.

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from $8,995

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Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Spot whales in Denmark Strait
• Discover Southeast Greenland fjords
• Visit Viking ruins at Brattahlíð
• Hike in stunning Sermersooq

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Reykjavik / Nuuk

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Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Embark on a 13-day Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings cruise aboard the Ocean Nova. Follow the path of the Vikings, sail through the Denmark Strait, and explore the pristine fjords of Southeast Greenland. Witness Arctic wildlife, towering icebergs, and historic sites like Brattahlíð, the former home of Erik the Red.

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from $7,850

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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Spot East Greenland’s seabirds
• Sail Scoresby Sund
• Explore Ittoqqortoormiit daily life
• Venture through Alpefjord

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join a 14-day cruise on the MV Plancius to explore Northeast Greenland's stunning coastline and Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord, with chances to see whales and musk oxen. Navigate through icy straits and fjords while experiencing the breathtaking contrasts of this unspoiled wilderness.

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